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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Surf rock | |||
| Label | Demolition Derby Records | |||
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The Brains of the Cosmos is a Man or Astro-man? 7" EP released on Demolition Derby Records in 1994 and pressed exclusively on black vinyl only. [1] The cover claims this is the "first ever disc entirely recorded in outer space".
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Man or Astro-man? is an American surf rock group that formed in Auburn, Alabama in the early 1990s and came to prominence over the following decade.
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Astro Launch is one of many 7" EPs Man or Astro-man? released in 1994. It was released on Estrus Records on clear orange vinyl and black vinyl. As the black vinyl copies are pressed onto translucent black vinyl, some discographies list the vinyl color as "rootbeer" or "clear rootbeer". There are also some copies pressed on opaque gray vinyl, and at least one copy on dark, ruby-red vinyl. "Transmission from Venus '94" is a re-recording of a song Man or Astro-man? recorded in 1993 and released on a Roger Corman tribute compilation. The back cover states that a secret vocal version of "Philip K. Dick" on cassette can be obtained from Man or Astro-man? for $1. The cover art was designed by Art Chantry.
Amazing Thrills! in 3-Dimension is a Man or Astro-man? promo 7" that was given away with the first 1,000 copies of their debut album, Is It ... Man or Astroman?. It was released on Estrus Records in 1993 on black vinyl only. By some counts, 1,000 copies is a generous estimate, as the Estrus website places the actual number pressed as only 400. This is the first time Man or Astro-man's cover of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 theme song was released. It was later re-released on Destroy All Astromen!.
Mission into Chaos! is a Man or Astro-man? 7" EP released on One Louder Records in 1993 and pressed exclusively on black vinyl. The back cover states that the songs are meant to be a soundtrack to the film of the same title which has been lost.
Inside the Head of John Peel is a Man or Astro-man? double 7" EP released on Astro-Fonic Records in 1997. It was recorded during a Peel Session on March 19, 1995, although the record states March 20, 1995. This is a bootleg release but it is not a bootleg recording of Man or Astro-man?. It came with a jukebox label insert.
Inside the Head of... Mr. Atom is a Man or Astro-man? 7" EP released on Estrus Records in 1995. It was recorded by Steve Albini. The cover art and design is by Art Chantry. The back cover states "This single is dedicated to the vital memory of the band Bolt Thrower." It was released on clear green vinyl, opaque purple vinyl, opaque gray vinyl and black vinyl. Early pressings of the 7" have red and yellow center labels. The center labels on later pressings are black and silver, and these were available on black vinyl and gray vinyl.
Deluxe Men in Space is a Man or Astro-man? 7" EP/CDEP released on Touch & Go Records and One Louder Records in 1996. The 7" was released on black vinyl, with a gatefold sleeve.
Man or Astro-man? in Orbit is a Man or Astro-man? 7" EP released on Shake It Records in 1995. It was released on clear vinyl and black vinyl. On the record sleeve the band members are listed as "Mission Astronauts" rather than musicians since the title implies that the band will be in orbit.
Kill Geeksville is split 7" EP by Man or Astro-man? and Teenage Caveman. It was released by Worry Bird Records in 1994, exclusively on black vinyl.
Man or Astro-man? vs. Europa is a Man or Astro-man? 7" EP released on Homo-Habilis Records (HH706) in late 1993. It was only pressed on black vinyl, and the turquoise, card-stock picture sleeve folded in such a way as to leave half of the record exposed on the reverse side:
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